Image via Shutterstock Often in tragedies, we're left with close calls and what-ifs. Take for instance the fact Waylon Jennings avoid dying in the American Pie plane crash by giving his seat to Buddy Holly.

Figure skater Jon Maravilla revealed he missed the American Airlines plane that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C., due to his dog

There are no expected survivors from the crash, as the plane carried 60 passengers and four crew members, while the helicopter had three people on board.